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4712179075Abateto lessen, reduce, or remove0
4712183115Absolutismthe acceptance of or belief in absolute principles in political, philosophical, ethical, or theological matters1
4712184191Adjacentnext to or adjoining something else2
4712185247Agrarianof or relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land3
4712195941Agriculturethe science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products4
4712197324Anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as being like human beings in appearance, behavior, etc5
4712197809Aristocracythe highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices6
4712198179Avariceextreme greed for wealth or material gain7
4712199706Biasprejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another8
4712201687Buddhisma religion of eastern and central Asia growing out of the teaching of Gautama Buddha that suffering is inherent in life and that one can be liberated from it by mental and moral self-purification9
4712202020Bureaucracya system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives10
4712202264Capitalthe most important city or town of a country or region, usually its seat of government and administrative center11
4712202644Capitalisman economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state12
4712202880Capitulatecease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand13
4712203369Centralizedto bring (something) under the control of one authority14
4712203370Charlatana person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill15
4712203819Chattela personal possession16
4712203820Chiefdoma form of hierarchical political organization in non-industrial societies usually based on kinship, and in which formal leadership is monopolized by the legitimate senior members of select families or 'houses'17
4712204247Christianitythe religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices18
4712204248City-Statea city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state19
4712204756Civilizationthe stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced20
4712204976Clergythe body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church21
4712204977Coerceobtain (something) by using force or threats22
4712205431Colonialismthe policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically23
4712205432Colonya country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country24
4712205433Communisma political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs25
4712206771Confucianisma system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius and developed by Mencius26
4712206772Copiousabundant in supply or quantity27
4712206773Culturethe arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively28
4712207140Daoisma Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu ( fl. 6th century BC), advocating humility and religious piety29
4712207141Deforestationthe clearing of trees, transforming a forest into cleared land30
4712207920Demographythe study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease, which illustrate the changing structure of human populations31
4712207921Deriveobtain something from (a specified source)32
4712208356DiasporaJews living outside Israel33
4712208357Divineof, from, or like God or a god34
4712208358Dynastya line of hereditary rulers of a country35
4712209293Economicof or relating to economics or the economy36
4712209294Edictan official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority37
4712211215Egalitarianof, relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities38
4712211594Empirean extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress39
4712211595Encroachintrude on (a person's territory or a thing considered to be a right)40
4712211925Epidemica widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time41
4712211926Equitablefair and impartial42
4712213622Ethnocentrismevaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture43
4712213623Feudalismthe dominant social system in medieval Europe, in which the nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service, and vassals were in turn tenants of the nobles, while the peasants (villeins or serfs) were obliged to live on their lord's land and give him homage, labor, and a share of the produce, notionally in exchange for military protection44
4712215880Foragea wide search over an area in order to obtain something, especially food or provisions45
4712215881Fundamentala central or primary rule or principle on which something is based46
4712217734Genocidethe deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation47
4712242448Globalizationa process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology48
4712217991Hegemonyeadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others49
4712217992Hierarchya system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority50
4712218433Hinduismmajor religious and cultural tradition of South Asia, developed from Vedic religion51
4712218690Ideologya system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy52
4712218691Imperialisma policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force53
4712219264Incursionan invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one54
4712222745Indentured Servantperson under contract to work for another person for a definite period of time, usually without pay but in exchange for free passage to a new country55
4712222746Indignantfeeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment56
4712223639Industrialof, relating to, or characterized by industry57
4712223640Inflationa general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money58
4712224169Institutiona society or organization founded for a religious, educational, social, or similar purpose59
4712224170Intermediarya person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or reconciliation60
4712224665Judaismthe monotheistic religion of the Jews61
4712224666Lambastcriticize (someone or something) harshly62
4712224985Legitimateconforming to the law or to rules63
4712225553Malfeasancewrongdoing, especially by a public official64
4712225554Manufacturethe making of articles on a large scale using machinery65
4712226105Maritimeconnected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity66
4712226106Matriarchya system of society or government ruled by a woman or women67
4712227119Medievalof or relating to the Middle Ages68
4712227120Merchanta person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially one dealing with foreign countries or supplying merchandise to a particular trade69
4712227123Monarchya form of government with a monarch at the head70
4712227697Monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is only one God71
4712228184Munificencethe quality or action of being lavishly generous; great generosity72
4712228185Myriada countless or extremely great number73
4712228428Nationa large aggregate of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory74
4712228429Negligibleso small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant75
4712228759Neolithicof, relating to, or denoting the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and implements prevailed76
4712228760Nobilitythe group of people belonging to the noble class in a country, especially those with a hereditary or honorary title77
4712229354Nomad(-ic)a member of a people having no permanent abode, and who travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock78
4712229355Pagana person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions79
4712229598Pandemic(of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world80
4712229599Papacythe office or authority of the pope81
4712230063Paritythe state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status or pay82
4712230064Pastoral(especially of land or a farm) used for or related to the keeping or grazing of sheep or cattle83
4712230529Patriarchya system of society or government in which the father or eldest male is head of the family and descent is traced through the male line84
4712230775Periodizationan act or instance of dividing a subject into historical eras for purposes of analysis and study85
4712230776Placatemake (someone) less angry or hostile86
4712231042Plethoraa large or excessive amount of (something)87
4712231043Polytheismthe belief in or worship of more than one god88
4712231516Prehistoricof, relating to, or denoting the period before written records89
4712231517Prevalentwidespread in a particular area at a particular time90
4712232079Primary Sourcean artifact, a document, a recording, or other source of information that was created at the time under study91
4712232080Prolificpresent in large numbers or quantities; plentiful92
4712232743Protestanta member or follower of any of the Western Christian churches that are separate from the Roman Catholic Church and follow the principles of the Reformation, including the Baptist, Presbyterian, and Lutheran churches93
4712232744Prowessskill or expertise in a particular activity or field94
4712233099Rationalbased on or in accordance with reason or logic95
4712233387Reformmake changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it96
4712233388Regimea government, especially an authoritarian one97
4712233646Revolutiona forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system98
4712233647Ruralin, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town99
4712233902Scribea person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented100
4712234266Secondary Sourceone that was created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events or conditions you're researching101
4712234267Seculardenoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis102
4712234737Serfan agricultural laborer bound under the feudal system to work on his lord's estate103
4712234738Shamana person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits, especially among some peoples of northern Asia and North America104
4712234739Slavea person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them105
4712235047Statea nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government106
4712235048Stratifiedarrange or classify107
4712235678Subjectivebased on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions108
4712235684Subjugatebring under domination or control, especially by conquest109
4712235939Surplusmore than what is needed or used; excess110
4712235940Syncreticthe amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought111
4712236356Textilea type of cloth or woven fabric112
4712236357Theocracya system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god113
4712236693Tumultuousmaking a loud, confused noise; uproarious114
4712236969Ubiquitouspresent, appearing, or found everywhere115
4712236970Urbanin, relating to, or characteristic of a city or town116
4712237326Venerationgreat respect; reverence117
4712238088Xenophobichaving or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries118

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